BIG CED & Kurt Sparks discuss the direction of The Industry Cosign podcast. We elaborate on what drives the podcast & how we are different from what everyone else is doing. Big Ced, in his usual fashion, name drops on future potential guests & add some of his history on how he has built genuine… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Podcast Episode 4
Category: Politics
The Premier Episode of The Industry Cosign Podcast
Welcome to the premier episode of The Industry Cosign podcast! On this episode we introduce our listeners to the hosts of the podcast: Marcus (MD Speaks), Kurt Sparks & the OG BIG CED. We begin the episode by discussing Ben & Jerry’s supporting the Black Lives Movement, Lil Wayne, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Luke Cage,… Continue reading The Premier Episode of The Industry Cosign Podcast
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It Needs To Be CED: The Need for More Legitimate Political Parties
This presidential election cycle has to be the worst EVER! We have the choice of electing someone who lies a lot to someone who lies even more! Why is it that this system is only set up for two politically corrupt entities? And even when there are other choices to pick, the media doesn’t cover… Continue reading It Needs To Be CED: The Need for More Legitimate Political Parties
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The 2016 BET HIP HOP AWARDS: VOTE YOUR VOICE Tour
BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE “BET HIP HOP AWARDS: VOTE YOUR VOICE” TOUR BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE “BET HIP HOP AWARDS: VOTE YOUR VOICE” TOUR BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE “BET HIP HOP AWARDS: VOTE YOUR VOICE” TOUR — THE TOUR WILL VISIT OVER 20 CITIES TO PROMOTE VOTER REGISTRATION IN THE COMMUNITY In Advance of BET’s… Continue reading The 2016 BET HIP HOP AWARDS: VOTE YOUR VOICE Tour
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Michelle Obama Covers Rachael Ray Every Day Magazine
Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com), the leading media company serving 102 million unduplicated American women and 72 percent of U.S. millennial women, today unveiled the September 2016 issue of Rachael Ray Every Day magazine with a special guest appearance by First Lady Michelle Obama. The issue hits newsstands nationwide August 16. In honor of the Healthy… Continue reading Michelle Obama Covers Rachael Ray Every Day Magazine
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Keke Palmer Wants You to ‘Respect My Vote!’
The Respect My Vote! campaign announced multifaceted entertainer Keke Palmer as the latest celebrity spokesperson. An accomplished actress, singer, and television host, Keke started her film career at the age of 11 in the critically acclaimed ‘Akeelah & the Bee’. She has since led a groundbreaking career with starring roles in ‘True Jackson VP’, ‘A… Continue reading Keke Palmer Wants You to ‘Respect My Vote!’
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It Needs to Be CED: Police Brutality is not Going Away Anytime Soon
Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 10, 2015 One of the main reasons police feel they can get away with abusing, murdering and harassing Black people is, in part, because of the justice system and the police force themselves. Yes, it also falls on the individuals as well, but, when you feel like you… Continue reading It Needs to Be CED: Police Brutality is not Going Away Anytime Soon
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Bounce TV to Air Baton Rouge Town Hall Meeting ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ Aug. 2
Bounce TV, the first and only over-the-air broadcast network for African Americans, will bring Where Do We Go From Here? — the Baton Rouge town hall meeting being produced by Bounce TV affiliate WAFB-TV on the heels of the recent racially-related violence and police shootings — to viewers nationwide when it carries the event live, uninterrupted and commercial-free on Tues. Aug. 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Martin Luther King III, one of the founders of Bounce TV,… Continue reading Bounce TV to Air Baton Rouge Town Hall Meeting ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ Aug. 2
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Eagle Academy Foundation Scholars to Speak at the DNC
40 Eagle Academy Foundation scholars, along with the Academy’s founding Principal and CEO David C. Banks, have been invited to speak at the Democratic National Convention, Tonight, Tuesday, July 26th between 7:15 – 7:45pm ET. The theme for the day, A Lifetime of Fighting for Children and Families, will also feature mothers who have lost… Continue reading Eagle Academy Foundation Scholars to Speak at the DNC
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Loretta Lynch to Present Eric Holder with Leadership Award
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) announced that Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney General will introduce and present the NOBLE Eric H. Holder, Jr. Award for Leadership in Law Enforcement to its namesake, the Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. at the 40th Anniversary Training Conference and Exhibition – Opening Plenary Monday, July 18, 2016 at Marriott Wardman Park. The… Continue reading Loretta Lynch to Present Eric Holder with Leadership Award
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Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned and targeted multi-media company reaching over 82% of Black America will provide its digital, radio and television audiences with timely coverage of both the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions in Cleveland, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania respectively. TV One’s News One Now, the only daily television news program dedicated… Continue reading Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions
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Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Acquires TheGrio
Entertainment Studios, Inc., (www.es.tv) one of the largest independent producers and distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations, and owner of seven 24-hour HD cable television networks (PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, and JUSTICECENTRAL.TV), proudly announces its acquisition of the New York-based African-American focused digital news platform TheGrio (www.TheGrio.com). TheGrio – which… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Acquires TheGrio
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David Banner “I Wish It Would Have Been Bernie”
David Banner “I Wish It Would Have Been Bernie” Music Choice Exclusive David Banner Rants about the Presidential Race Music Choice Exclusive: David Banner Rants about the Presidential Race- Talks Bernie Sanders & Donald Trump “I Wish It Would Have Been Bernie” Related Links: It Needs To Be CED: How Involved Are You? It Needs To… Continue reading David Banner “I Wish It Would Have Been Bernie”
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It Needs To Be CED: The Need for New Black Voices
Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 12, 2015 After the tragic murder of homicide victim, Walter Scott, by an alleged racist act from South Carolina police officer, Michael T. Slager, the Scott family stated they didn’t want Rev. Al Sharpton involved in their quest for justice for Walter Scott. A source close to the… Continue reading It Needs To Be CED: The Need for New Black Voices
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It Needs To Be CED: How Involved Are You?
We have elections every year and I don’t understand where each election isn’t important in terms of how policies, laws and the direction of the city/state/country are at stake. It’s even more vital when it comes to people of color being that the landscape seems to haven’t really changed, especially in recent years. I know,… Continue reading It Needs To Be CED: How Involved Are You?
